Southeast Island School District

The Southeast Island School District (SISD) has updated the Student Handbook to better support student learning, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with state and federal requirements. Please take a moment to review the following important changes:

Opt-Out Requests for Activities, Lessons, or Field Trips
Parents/guardians may now choose to opt their student out of specific classroom activities, lessons, or field trips by submitting a written request to the school office prior to the scheduled activity.
- If a student opts out, an alternative assignment will be provided so the student can meet the related learning objectives.
- The alternative assignment must be completed within the teacher’s designated timeframe in order to receive credit.

Personal Devices and Electronics Policy
To comply with this year’s funding requirements and maintain an effective learning environment:
- Cell phones and personal electronics may only be used before school, during lunch, and after school.
- No personal devices are allowed in class.
- Teaching staff will enforce this policy consistently.
- Portable electronic devices (radio/cassette/disc players, gaming devices, iPods/mp3 players, cell phones, etc.) are not permitted during school hours outside of lunch.
- Music use is allowed only under direct teacher supervision:
• Listening may occur on district-assigned computers with headphones.
• Music use will be connected to positive student behavior and instructional purposes only.

Challenge Exams – Quick Guide for Students
SISD encourages students to challenge themselves academically. Challenge Exams allow students to earn high school credit by demonstrating mastery of course material.
How It Works:
- Ask your principal about available Challenge Exams.
- Apply at least 4 weeks before the scheduled test date.
- The exam covers the entire course content.
- Students who score 85% or better will receive a “Pass” on their transcript.
• This credit will not impact GPA.
Additional Information:
- Not every course offers a challenge exam option.
- Each course may only be challenged once.
- A small testing fee may apply.

📢 NEW: Online Student Registration
We are excited to announce that SISD now offers ONLINE student registration to make the process faster and more convenient for families.
✅ Families can complete registration from home through our secure online system.
✅ If you experience any problems or have questions, please come into the school office—our staff will gladly assist you and make sure your student is registered correctly.

Please take advantage of this new tool to simplify your registration process!
We ask that all families review these updates with their students to ensure understanding and cooperation.

Copies are also available at your school office and on the SISD website.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us create safe, productive, and challenging learning environments for all students.

The beginning of school is getting closer!!

Please help us prepare for this year's athletics by clicking the link below and filling out the survey. Thank you!

https://forms.gle/BNmg5GsVtUwviRfJ9

📣 SISD 2025–2026 Intent to Register – Now Available! Southeast Island School District is preparing for the 2025–2026 school year! We’re asking all SISD families to complete our Intent to Register form to help us plan for staffing and enrollment across our schools. If you have one or more students who will be attending an SISD school next year, please fill out one form per family. 📝 How to Complete the Form: You can fill it out by hand or digitally. If you'd like to sign electronically, Adobe Reader is the recommended tool. 📥 Download the Form: https://5il.co/3ic11 📬 Return Options: Email your completed form to enrollment@sisd.org Drop it off at the Thorne Bay School Office (1010 Sandy Beach Rd, Thorne Bay) Or mail it to: SISD Registration ATTN: Registrar PO Box 19005 Thorne Bay, AK 99919 🔔 Note: This form is not the full registration form. In July 2025, SISD will launch online registration and enrollment through PowerSchool, and a separate link will be sent out at that time. The intent form helps us prepare in advance! Thank you for helping us plan for a great school year ahead!

🚨 FOR SALE: 2010 Haulmark 28' Enclosed Trailer 🚨 Southeast Island School District is auctioning off a 2010 Haulmark 28’ Tandem Axle Enclosed Trailer (Model THDLX85X28WT3) — in good condition with a clean title! 🛠️ Includes: - Equal-i-zer 10,000 lb anti-sway hitch (2-5/16" ball) - Built-in workbench, tie-downs, cargo rails - Oversized side door + ramp tailgate - Good tires 📍 Located in Thorne Bay, Alaska 💻 Bidding is live now on PublicSurplus.com! 🔗 https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,ak/auction/view?auc=3775933 💳 Payment by credit card or wire transfer only through the online portal in PublicSurplus 👉 PLEASE READ THE FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS BEFORE BIDDING

Please see the below link for the streaming of graduation for Thorne Bay/AK Trails. https://www.youtube.com/live/DGPBwNtww4E

Dear SISD Families, Staff, and Community Members, As we reflect on this school year and begin planning for 2025–2026, Southeast Island School District (SISD) is seeking your input. Your voice is essential in helping us understand what’s working well, what could be improved, and how we can continue to support our students, staff, and families. Please take a few minutes to complete the 2024​-2025 School​/District Feedback Survey. We want to hear your thoughts on your experiences this year, your concerns for the year ahead, and your ideas for making SISD even better. 🔗​ https://forms.gle/9B58PjzY1yWTDL996 The survey is brief and should only take about 5–10 minutes of your time. ​Emails are not collected in this survey, so all responses are anonymous​.​ Your honest feedback will help guide our planning and decision-making moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of SISD. We appreciate your time and partnership! ​Warm regards from the SISD Administrative Team

Dear families and educators of the Southeast Island School District community: We are writing to inform you of a recent development related to the cybersecurity incident PowerSchool experienced in December 2024. PowerSchool is aware that a threat actor has reached out to multiple school district customers in an attempt to extort them using data from the previously reported December 2024 incident. PowerSchool does not believe this is a new incident. Please be assured that both PowerSchool and Southeast Island School District are taking this situation very seriously. PowerSchool has informed us they are working with cybersecurity experts to thoroughly assess this development and have reported it to law enforcement in both Canada and the United States. As a reminder, following that incident PowerSchool also offered and made widely available credit monitoring and identity protection services for a period of two years to students and faculty of Southeast Island School District regardless of whether they were individually involved. We encourage all those who were offered these services to take advantage of them: For individuals in the U.S.: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/ For individuals in Canada: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-canada-data-breach/ As was reported earlier this year, PowerSchool made the decision to pay a ransom because they believed it to be in the best interest of their customers and the students and communities they serve. As is always the case with these situations, there was a risk that the bad actors would not delete the data they stole, despite assurances and evidence that were provided by PowerSchool. We wanted to share this update as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency. We remain committed to working closely with PowerSchool and law enforcement to provide support in any way we can. Sincerely, Rod Morrison Superintendent

Subject: Scheduled Power Outage – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Dear Thorne Bay and Kasaan Students, Staff, and Families, We want to inform you about a planned power outage by APT, scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Please note: There will NOT be a delayed start on Tuesday. Cold breakfast will be served at the regularly scheduled time. We are hopeful that this outage will be similar to the one in April, which had no impact on school operations. The areas expected to be affected include Thorne Bay, South Thorne Bay, Goose Creek, and Kasaan. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and continued flexibility as we navigate this planned outage. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

🎓✨ You're Invited! ✨🎓 Join us in celebrating the incredible SISD Class of 2025 at a special district-wide senior celebration! 📍 Thorne Bay Gym 📅 Thursday, May 8th 🕕 6:00 PM While individual graduation ceremonies will take place at each school soon, this is our chance to come together as a district to honor all of our seniors—their hard work, achievements, and bright futures ahead. Let’s show our support and pride for these amazing students from across Southeast Island School District! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Everyone is welcome—family, friends, and community members! 💙

🚨 Updated PHlight Club Flyer! 🚨 We found an error in the application link on the original flyer for May’s PHlight Club — but it’s fixed now! 🙌 Check out the updated flyer below with a working link and QR code to apply. 📝 📅 New Deadline: Wednesday, May 30th Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event happening right here on POW!

📅 2025–2026 School Calendar Now Available! We are pleased to share the school calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. The SISD School Board approved the calendar on March 26, 2025, and it received final approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Education & Early Development on April 23, 2025. You can view and download the calendar anytime by visiting our website at www.sisd.org and selecting the “2025–2026 School Calendar” button located just below the scrolling images on the homepage.

Southeast Island School District is offering a 1993 Genie AWP-30 aerial work platform for sale on PublicSurplus.com. ✅ Excellent condition ✅ Light indoor use only ✅ All safety features functional ✅ Stored in climate-controlled facility Located in Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. 🔗 Bid now at: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=3758380 🕐 Bidding open now – don’t miss out!

🌱 Upcoming Plant Sales! 🌱 Starting April 18th, join us for the Thorne Bay & Coffman Cove Greenhouse plant sales! 🕘 Fridays & Saturdays ⏰ 9am to Noon 📅 Sales dates: April 18th & 19th April 25th & 26th May 2nd & 3rd May 9th & 10th May 16th & 17th May 23rd & 24th May 30th & 31st June 6th & 7th June 13th & 14th June 20th & 21st June 27th & 28th 🌸 Hanging Baskets for Sale in May at these locations: Coffman Cove Hollis Naukati Kasaan Whale Pass PA ✨ The best part? Profits from the Hanging Basket sales will be split with the schools' ASC fund—a great way to add beauty to your space while directly supporting local students! 🌿🪴 See you there! 🌻 #PlantSale #Greenhouse #ThorneBay #CoffmanCove #HangingBaskets #SupportLocal #ASCFund

🎉 Exciting News from Thorne Bay School! 🍞❤️ Our amazing cafeteria team at Thorne Bay has started baking homemade whole grain dinner rolls and bread for student lunches — and let us tell you, they are a HUGE hit! When we stopped by the cafeteria, students were all smiles, raving about how delicious the rolls were. Some even came back after lunch just to say thank you to our lead cook, Dee! A big THANK YOU and shout-out to Dee and Jack, for the love and care they put into every meal. You're making a difference one warm, homemade roll at a time! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳💛

🎉 Prom is Just Around the Corner! 🎉 Get ready to dance the night away! This year’s prom will be held on May 3rd in Thorne Bay. We’ve got all the details in the flyer attached here, and it’s also available on the SISD Facebook page. 💃 Guests Welcome! 🕺 We’re considering allowing guests from other schools again this year, but just like last time, there will be an application process. If an SISD student wants to bring a guest who isn’t an SISD student, they can reach out to Amadna Blankenship for more information. 📢 Spread the Word! We’re excited to see all of our high school students dressed to impress and ready for a fun evening. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more updates!

Hello -Please help us plan for summer by filing out this quick survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11VaZOjQdzzxyJA3DJ3BGurctb3C0Ar8xvyItioab0vM/viewform?edit_requested=true

Dear Thorne Bay and Kasaan Students, Staff, and Families, We want to inform you about a planned power outage by APT that is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This outage will impact the areas of Thorne Bay, South Thorne Bay, Goose Creek, and Kasaan. To accommodate this, school will start one hour later, at 9:00 AM instead of the usual 8:00 AM start time. Buses will also run one hour later than normal. We will be offering a cold breakfast before the school day begins to make sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn. Please note: School will still dismiss at the regular time of 3:30 PM. After-school activities and drop-off times will not be affected. Instructional staff, please adjust your schedules accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this planned outage. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

You're Invited to the SISD Health Fair! Join us for a fun, informative, and family-friendly event focused on health, safety, and community wellness! Date: Thursday, April 10th Time: 9 am - 3 pm Location: Thorne Bay Gym We’ll have informational booths, free resources, and opportunities to connect with local professionals who are here to support you and your family's health. Don’t miss these amazing participants: Thorne Bay Fire & EMS – Learn about emergency services, fire safety, and more PeaceHealth – Get connected to local healthcare resources POW Public Health Nurse – Ask questions and get expert info on public health Community Connections – Discover services for families, youth, and individuals Whale Tail Pill Take-Back (12–3 PM ONLY) – Bring any old or unused medications for safe disposal Plus: Giveaways & freebies Health tips and wellness info Great conversation and community spirit Whether you're looking to learn more about local resources, safely dispose of medications, or just enjoy a positive event with friends and neighbors — this fair is for you. Let’s come together to build a stronger, healthier community. See you there! #SISDHealthFair #HealthyCommunities #ThorneBay #PrinceOfWales #CommunityWellness

We are excited to partner with OVK to bring you this year's Spring PHlight Club. Applications are due April 25th.